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The 8 Best Garden Hoses of 2021, Tested by The Spruce

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Whether you want to water your lawn, tend your garden flowers, or just wash your car, a garden hose is definitely going to come in handy around the house. They can be used for a wide variety of tasks, from lawn care to cleaning and even entertainment—after all, who doesn't love running through the sprinkler on a hot summer day?

There's no shortage of garden hoses to choose from out there, including traditional rubber hoses, lightweight expanding hoses, and even heavy-duty metal hoses that can take a beating. You'll want to think about how you plan to use your hose to figure out the best option for your home.

To get more of a sense of what they're like in our own backyards, we tested some of the top garden hoses on the market. Our testers used them for weeks at a time to see if they really live up to the manufacturers' claims. We asked testers to rate each hose on the qualities we think are the most important, including usability, value, size, and durability, so you can find the best hose for your needs.

With that in mind, here are the best garden hoses to buy.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall

Best Overall

Our tester found this hose to be easy to connect and disconnect, was flexible in all weather, and did not leak or kink.

This hose never kinked or tangled while testing, and the bright green color was easy to spot on the lawn or garden.

It made garden chores a "true breeze" for our tester, who could not get it to twist or kink even when she tried.

More To Consider

Best Lightweight

TheFitLife Flexible and Expandable Garden Hose

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Easy to carry and store, our tester says this latex and fabric hose is a great choice for gardening tasks.

Best Heavy-Duty

Bionic Steel Garden Hose

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Thanks to its stainless steel construction, this lightweight and flexible hose resists leaks, punctures, and rips.

Best Rubber

Briggs and Stratton Premium Rubber Garden Hose

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Tough enough for commercial use, this a great pick for homes with big cleaning or watering jobs.

Best 100-Foot

Zero-G Premium-Duty Kink Free Hose

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This extra-long hose has a sturdy inner core to help minimize kinks, and its outer cover is puncture-resistant.

Best Soaker

Rocky Mountain Goods Flat Soaker Hose

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It has a PVC lining to prevent bursting and allows water to seep out along its entire length for stress-free watering.

Reviews

• Design

  5 /5

• Durability

  4 /5

• Size

  5 /5

• Usability

  5 /5

• Value

  5 /5

Length: 50 feet |Weight: 10 pounds |Material: Rubber |Coupling: Brass

What We Like

• Durable

• High burst strength

• Lightweight

What We Don't Like

• Expensive

The Craftsman Premium Rubber Garden Hose is durable and versatile, making it a worthwhile investment for any home. It's a standard 5/8-inch size and 50 feet long, making it ideal for most outdoor applications, such as gardening, watering your grass, and more. It's made from durable black rubber and features a crush-proof brass coupler on each end.

After using it in different types of weather, our tester found that this hose is made to stand the test of time—it remained flexible and usable in temperatures as low as -25 degrees, and its reinforced radial tire cord provided a single stream of water with 500 PSI (pounds per square inch) of burst strength. Our tester also found that this hose truly is kink-resistant and light enough to drag around your lawn without breaking a sweat.

While it may be a little more expensive than your average hose, it's worth it for its overall performance and long-lasting durability.

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What Testers Say

"We found that the hose fits easily onto our outdoor faucet and accessories, such as spray nozzles and sprinklers (the package didn't include any attachments). There was no leaking and no muscle needed to connect or disconnect."—Sarah Vanbuskirk, Product Tester

• Design

  5 /5

• Durability

  4 /5

• Size

  5 /5

• Usability

  5 /5

• Value

  5 /5

Length:50 feet |Weight: 8 pounds |Material: Hybrid polymer |Coupling: Anodized aluminum

What We Like

• Bright, easy-to-spot color

• Easy to maneuver

• Durable

What We Don't Like

• Low maximum pressure

A bit lighter than our best overall pick, the 5/8-inch 50-foot Flexzilla Garden Hose weighs just 8 pounds, making it accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It also comes in 10, 25, 75, and 100-foot lengths, and it's a bright green color that's easy to spot on your lawn. The brand claims the hose will withstand temperatures into the negatives, and its maximum pressure is 150 PSI. It's also safe to drink out of—always a refreshing treat when you're working hard in your yard.

This garden hose is made from a flexible hybrid polymer that ensures it lays flat and won't kink under pressure, and it has anodized aluminum connectors. After a month of use, our tester found this to be true—the hose looked like new despite dragging it around her yard and always stayed solid and pliable and never twisted.

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What Testers Say

"We used it for watering the lawn and flower beds. We also used it for washing my minivan and rinsing out my compost bin and garbage can, as well as using it to add water to our pool. In all cases, this hose was super simple and pleasant to use and performs well for any watering task."—Sarah Vanbuskirk, Product Tester

• Design

  4 /5

• Durability

  4 /5

• Size

  5 /5

• Usability

  5 /5

• Value

  5 /5

Length:75 feet |Weight: 2.5 pounds |Material: Four-layer latex core and elastic fabric exterior |Coupling: Brass

What We Like

• Expands when water is turned on

• Lightweight

• Kink-free design

What We Don't Like

• Difficult to coil neatly for storage

Expandable hoses offer a number of benefits, including that they're lightweight and more compact than standard rubber hoses. In particular, the J&B Lawn XpandaHose is an excellent choice for anyone on the hunt for a new garden hose, as it's reliable and easy to use. This expanding hose comes in 50-, 75- and 100-foot options, both of which feature a durable four-layer latex core and elastic fabric exterior that comes in several colors, and it expands to three times its original length during use, so the 75-foot option is only 25 feet long when the water is off.

This hose features solid 3/4-inch brass connectors on both ends, and it can withstand 174 PSI/12 Bar water pressure. It can be used in temperatures up to 120 degrees, and the 100-foot hose weighs less than 3.5 pounds, making it easy to move around your yard. Plus, the hose comes with a ten-setting nozzle that you can use to water flowers, wash your car, and more.

After using the hose all around her property to water her lawn and garden, our tester found that it is really is easy to coil and uncoil, never kinks, and is easy to fold and store in the included storage bag. She did note, however, that when she tried hanging the hose on the hook that was provided, it looked messy. She found that it was better to put the hose in the storage bag and store it that way instead.

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What Testers Say

"When using, we found this hose super lightweight and maneuverable—so much so that it makes what used to feel like a chore (the uncoiling and re-coiling of the hose before and after use) a true breeze. Happily, the hose does not twist. We repeat: This hose does not twist, bend, or get kinks, even if you tryto make it happen."—Sarah Vanbuskirk, Product Tester

• Design

  5 /5

• Durability

  4 /5

• Size

  4 /5

• Usability

  5 /5

• Value

  5 /5

Length:25 feet |Weight: 1.8 pounds when collapsed |Material: Triple layer of latex wrapped in elastic fabric |Coupling: Brass with nozzle

What We Like

• Very easy to move around

• Comes with spray nozzle

• Stores compactly

What We Don't Like

• Not rated for high water pressure

If you just have a few small tasks to take care of around the house, TheFitLife Garden Hose is an inexpensive choice that will get the job done. In addition to the 25-foot options we're featuring, it comes in several lengths, including 50, 75, and 100 feet, and you can choose between green or blue color options.

This hose is incredibly lightweight, weighing less than 2 pounds when collapsed. When the water is turned off, this 25-foot model is just 9 feet long, making it easy to move and store—water pressure stretches it out to more than twice its original size. It's made from a triple layer of latex wrapped in an elastic fabric, and it connects to standard 3/4-inch fittings. The hose is endurance tested up to 2000 uses under the water pressure of 145 PSI/10 Bar, and it comes with a spray nozzle that offers eight water patterns, including shower, jet, mist, and more.

After using it for a total of three hours over the course of a few weeks, this hose worked great and was powerful enough for our tester's gardening needs. She noted that for washing the car, patio, or other cleaning tasks, she would use a more powerful hose.

What Testers Say

"So far, TheFitLife has held up well to almost daily use, whether I'm dragging it across the grass or my concrete patio. I haven't encountered any snags, tears, or leaks. The hose has been able to withstand Florida's extreme heat and humidity, remaining flexible and functional on the hottest summer days."—Sage McHuge, Product Tester

• Design

  4 /5

• Durability

  5 /5

• Size

  5 /5

• Usability

  3 /5

• Value

  4 /5

Length:100 feet |Weight: Under 7 pounds |Material: Steel |Coupling: Aluminum

What We Like

• Very durable material

• Lightweight

• Flexible

What We Don't Like

• Leaks may be difficult to fix

If you tend to be rough on your hoses, you may want a product like the Bionic Steel Garden Hose, which is made from lightweight stainless steel for unbeatable durability. It has a 1/2-inch diameter and also comes in 25, 50, and 75-foot lengths, and it's even resistant to leaks, punctures, and dragging over rough surfaces—because let's face it: sometimes it happens!

Despite being made from metal, this hose only weighs a few pounds, and it's still extremely flexible and can be maneuvered around trees and other obstacles in your yard, resisting kinks and laying flat. It has crush-resistant aluminum fittings, and it offers a 500 PSI burst strength.

After a total of 10 hours of testing, including driving over it with her car, our tester especially appreciated the durability of this hose. She particularly recommends it for those that live in cold climates and want to leave the hose out all year long.

Testing Tip

"I tried the longest version, which was great to reach all areas of my yard and garden. It was particularly great to get to all aspects of my raised bed garden. If you do have to move around your garden, it's nice to have a hose made of durable material, like stainless steel, that will not puncture."—Katie Begley, Product Tester

Length:25 feet |Weight: 5.5 pounds |Material: Rubber |Coupling: Nickel plated brass

What We Like

• Extremely durable

• Functional at extreme temperatures

• Lifetime limited warranty

What We Don't Like

• Stiff material

This Briggs and Stratton Rubber Garden Hose is extremely durable and designed for commercial and residential use. It features industrial-style reinforcing to prevent bursting from high water pressure, and the 5/8-inch diameter coils easily and remains flexible in temperatures as low as -25 degrees.

This 5/8-inch rubber hose is also available in 50, 75, and 100-foot lengths, and it has heavy-duty crush-proof couplings. It can be used with hot water up to 200 degrees, resists kinking, and comes with a lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects, to boot.

Length:100 feet |Weight: 8.4 pounds |Material: Vinyl |Coupling: Crush-proof couplings with brass inserts

What We Like

• Very high burst strength

• Easy to move around

• 5-year warranty

What We Don't Like

• Needs to be stored indoors in temperatures below freezing

A 100-foot hose like the Zero-G Kink-Free Woven Hose will allow you to water further from your faucet, and this particular model is designed to be lighter, making it less of a hassle to move around your yard. It has a flexible inner core covered by an abrasion, leak, and puncture-resistant outer cover, and it remains flexible at temperatures down to 35 degrees.

This 100-foot hose is 5/8-inch in diameter and much lighter than most vinyl hoses of the same length, and it has commercial-grade, crush-resistant couplings with brass inserts to prevent corrosion. It has a 600 PSI burst, and its inner core is designed to help minimize kinking for uninterrupted water flow.

Length: 25 feet |Weight: 12 ounces |Material: Vinyl with a PVC liner |Coupling: Plastic

What We Like

• Hands-free watering

• Stores compactly

• Very lightweight

What We Don't Like

• Plastic coupling isn't the most durable

If you have plants that need daily watering, it might be worthwhile to invest in a product like the Rocky Mountain Goods Flat Soaker Hose. Instead of having water come just out of one end, this soaker hose allows water to seep out slowly along its entire length, so you can lay it near your plants for hands-free watering.

This popular soaker hose also comes in 50 and 75-foot lengths, and it has a heavy-duty double layer design with a PVC liner. The hose is backed by a lifetime guarantee, and it can actually help save water by delivering moisture straight to the root of your plants.

		Overall Rating	Design	Durability	Size	Usability	Value
Best Overall: Craftsman Premium Garden Hose	Amazon	4.8	5	4	5	5	5
Runner Up, Best Overall: Flexzilla Zillagreen Garden Hose	Amazon	4.8	5	4	5	5	5
Best Expandable: J&B XpandaHose	Amazon	4.6	4	4	5	5	5
Best Lightweight: TheFitLife Flexible and Expandable Garden Hose	Amazon	4.6	5	4	4	5	5
Best Heavy-Duty: Bionic Steel Garden Hose	Amazon	4.2	4	5	5	3	4
Best Rubber: Briggs and Stratton Premium Rubber Garden Hose	Amazon	Testing Now
Best 100-Foot: Zero-G Premium-Duty Kink Free Hose	Amazon	Testing Now
Best Soaker: Rocky Mountain Goods Flat Soaker Hose	Amazon	Testing Now

Final Verdict

The 50-foot Craftsman Premium Rubber Garden Hose is a great choice for most homeowners, as it has a durable rubber design that can be used in temperatures as low as 25 degrees below 0. If you like expanding hoses, the J&B Lawn XpandaHose shrinks down to 1/3 its full length when empty, making it easy and compact to store.

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How We Tested the Hoses

For this article, our testers used some of the top hoses on the market to see how well they worked in their own gardens and backyards. They put these hoses to the test, in some cases, dragging them all over their yards, twisting and tangling them if possible to see how they held up. They used them for tasks large and small and in cold and warm climates. Our testers then rated these hoses across a number of top categories including usability, design, value, size, and durability. We combined their testing results with our writers' and editors' own research to bring you this list.

What to Look for in a Garden Hose

Material

Vinyl hoses are the most lightweight and easy to store, but they aren't as durable as other materials. Rubber and reinforced hoses are less likely to snag, kink, or break, plus they hold up to extreme temperatures. If strength is a concern, check the ply too. (Ply usually ranges from one to six, with six being the strongest.)

Length

Hoses come in a variety of sizes, ranging from a few feet all the way up to 100 feet. The longer the hose, the more reach you'll have—but unfortunately, a longer hose also means there's more tubing to store and carry around. Water pressure also decreases as the hose lengthens. If you only need a long hose occasionally, consider buying two shorter hoses and combining them for the times when you need to reach further.

Coupling

Coupling refers to the point at which a hose connects to its water supply. Generally, there are two options: brass, which is stronger and lasts longer, and plastic, which is easier to maneuver but is less durable overall. Some hoses have aluminum couplings, which last longer than plastic but may break down faster than brass.

Burst strength

Many hoses list a burst strength, which is the amount of water pressure the hoses can handle before they tear. A higher number means the hose will be more durable, so if you're working with higher water pressure for some reason, look for a higher-than-average burst strength.

FAQ

• How long can I expect a hose to last?

  A high-quality garden hose will typically last for five to ten years, but there are numerous factors that can affect the lifespan of this tool. Proper storage and maintenance—which include draining the hose after each use and removing kinks—will help to ensure your hose lasts as long as possible. You'll also want to bring hoses inside during the winter, as cold temperatures can cause hoses to crack.

• How can I prevent kinking and knotting?

  Garden hoses often get kinked, or bent in a way that restricts water flow, because they're typically stored in tight coils for long periods of time, and the material develops a "memory" of this position. To combat this common problem, some hoses have anti-kink technology, but you also help to prevent it by changing the way you store your hose. The best thing you can do is to leave your hose straight when not in use, which can be done by stretching it along a path, but if that's not possible, try storing your hoses in large, loose loops, which will minimize its changes of developing a coil shape.

• What's the best way to store a hose?

  There are lots of different ways to store garden hoses, including hose reels, pots, and holders, but as mentioned above, coiling a hose does increase its risk of kinking. For this reason, hose holders are often your best choice, as you can loosely loop the hose over them. However, if you have a kink-resistant hose, you can use any storage solution that works for your needs.

Why Trust The Spruce?

This article was written by Camryn Rabideau, who recently bought a house that has more gardens than she knows what to do with. To keep them all looking their best, she relies on several rubber hoses, as well as a soaker hose, to keep her plants watered and happy.

When selecting picks for this article, Camryn considered a hose's material, length, coupling, and burst strength and combined her own research with our testers' results to make this list.

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